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Native Instruments has issued a series of free and paid updates for its Maschine+ standalone hardware that bring the unit in line with the latest Maschine 3 software features, according…
Arturia has released AstroLab Firmware 2.0, a major free update for the AstroLab 37, 61 and 88 stage keyboards, Synthtopia reported. The update introduces a new Sound Edit view that…
Ernie Ball Music Man has introduced two new Albert Lee guitar models, the Albert Lee HSS and the limited-edition Ball Family Reserve Albert Lee in Malibu Burst, according to Australian…
Microsoft's October 2026 Security Update for Windows 11 is expected to roll out automatically on Oct. 13, according to a report from Tbreak Media UAE citing Windows Central. The update…
Christina Stejskal is no stranger to Fender — or to telling the story of one of the most recognizable brands in the music products industry. After previously spending nearly a…
Kardinal Guitars has introduced the Kardinal Bass, a four-string electric bass priced at $549 during a pre-order window running through November 20, 2026, Premier Guitar reported.The manufacturer built the instrument…
D'Addario has introduced XS Nickel Bronze acoustic strings, combining the tonal characteristics of Nickel Bronze alloy with the coated-string technology of its XS line, according to Premier Guitar.The Nickel Bronze…
Hand drums may not be setting the sales charts on fire, but the category remains a steady presence for many MI retailers, serving everyone from gigging percussionists and hobbyists to…
Never Found Audio has released a macOS version of VT-Mini, a free vocal tuner plugin previously available only for Windows, Monthly Mixing reported. The release brings the vocal tuning tool…
W. A. Production has released Asymo Reverb, a reverb plugin described as a dynamic spatial reverb, Monthly Mixing reported. The plugin lets users reshape, rotate and add motion to the…
Shure has released the MV6 Gen 2, a USB gaming microphone priced at $169, targeting first-time dedicated mic buyers who want better sound than a headset, according to Monthly Mixing.The…
Keeley Electronics has launched the Compressor Plus Germanium pedal, the newest addition to its compressor line, carrying a street price of $189.According to Premier Guitar, the pedal centers on a…
